Now that we know when "V" will air, fans are now starting to wonder if and how the new series will pay homage to the classic original mini-series. Specifically, you may be wondering if they'll pay homage to one of the iconic moments from the original--the alien's leader Diana swallowing a hampster. Series producer Scott [...]
The Empire Muggs Back: Star Wars Art for a "Mighty" Good Cause
August 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Collectors and fans alike have a chance to own one-of-a-kind "Star Wars" art pieces while giving to a good cause with The Empire Muggs Back. Lucasfilm asked artists, comic book creators, toy designers, and celebrity fans to get out their markers, paint brushes and glue guns and transform blank Mighty Muggs (donated by Hasbro) into [...]
Regan Wins "Wonder Woman" Poll
August 11, 2009 By 5 Comments
MTV asked and the fans have spoken. And they want actress Bridget Regan to star as "Wonder Woman." Regan, who stars in the syndicated series "Legend of the Seeker," took in 62% of the votes. The closest runner up was Megan Gale, who was cast for the now defunct "Justice League" movie, with 15%. Other [...]
"Up" Coming to DVD, Blu-Ray in November
August 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
One of the year's biggest hits is coming home just in time for the holidays. Walt Disney Home Entertainment will relase Pixar's "Up" on DVD and Blu-Ray on November 10. Joining the top-grossing animated film of the year will be the Blu-Ray release of "Monsters, Inc." The official press release, including specifics and extras is [...]
"The Ballad of G.I. Joe"
August 11, 2009 By 2 Comments
"G.I. Joe" dominated at the box office this weekend, but it's not over yet. Funny or Die has teamed with Cha-Ching pictures to produce this music video about what all our favorite G.I. Joe characters really do at night when the day's battle is over. Starring Henry Rollins, Julianne Moore, Chuck Liddell, Billy Crudup, Zach [...]
BBC America Picks Up First-Run "Doctor Who" Rights
August 11, 2009 By 4 Comments
Fans looking for the 11th Doctor on SyFy will be disappointed. The good Doctor is moving--at least for his first-run on American shores. BBC America has won the rights to show the upcoming fifth season of "Doctor Who" according to web site IGN. Previous seasons were shown first-run on the SciFi Channel (now SyFy) and [...]
Spidey Musical in Trouble?
August 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Could the Broadway production, "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" be in danger of not opening? It's a possibility according to a report by Variety. According to the trade magazine, the extensive work being done to prep for the technically demanding show, both in the shop constructing the physical production and in the theater where "Spider-Man" [...]
Fox Announces Date for "King of the Hill" Finale
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During last week's TCA press tour, Fox declined to comment on whether it would show the final six episodes of the animated series, "King of the Hill." The network made the decision last spring to stop ordering new episodes of the long-running animated series, but becuase of the long lead time to produce new installments, [...]
Strahovski: New Season of "Chuck" Will "Change Things"
August 10, 2009 By 7 Comments
While she can't reveal much about what's coming up in the third season of "Chuck," actress Yvonne Strahovski can say that things will change, beginning with the first episode of season three. "I've only read the first script, as have the other cast members, but I think it'll definitely change things," Strahovski told SciFi Wire. [...]
Could Spielberg Take Over "Halo"?
August 10, 2009 By 1 Comment
One of Hollywood's heavy weight directors is interested in taking over the regins for a big-screen verison of "Halo." Citing anonymous sources, web site IESB reports that Steven Spielberg has been "blown away" by the script for a proposed "Halo" movie and is working to acquire the rights for DreamWorks pictures. IESB says the director [...]
Goyer Offers More "Flash Forward" Details
August 10, 2009 By 1 Comment
One of the most anticipated new genre shows of the fall is the adaptation of Robert J. Sawyer's best-selling novel, "Flash Forward." As the premiere gets closer, executive producer David Goyer has been promoting the series and giving fans a better idea of what they can expect when the series debuts in September. Goyer spoke [...]
Next "Underworld" Movie Will Be 3-D
August 10, 2009 By 12 Comments
Web site Shock Till You Drop is reporting that the fourth installment in the "Underworld" franchise will be 3-D. Screen Gems recently gave the green light for the film and has decided to take the series into the third-dimension. The movie will be the latest in a line of supernatural vehicles shown in 3-D, including [...]
Four Join "Red Dawn" Cast
August 10, 2009 By 4 Comments
Add four more Wolverines to the cast of the upcoming remake of "Red Dawn." Josh Hutcherson, Isabel Lucas, Connor Cruise and Edwin Hodge have joined the cast, according to the Hollywood Reporter. They join Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck and Adrianne Palicki in the remake from United Artist according to the Hollywood Reporter. Hutcherson will play [...]
Untitled TNT Alien Invasion Pilot Adds Cast
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While we don't yet have a name for the upcoming alien invasion epic for TNT, we can report the cast is beginning to round out. Earlier this summer, we reported that actor Noah Wyle has been cast in the lead role. Now comes news that two more cast members have been added to the Steven [...]
Hugo Award Winners Announced
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For the first time in three years, the Hugo for best dramatic presentation, short form didn't go to "Doctor Who"'s Stephen Moffatt. This year it went to Joss Whedon for "Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog." Pixar's "Wall-E" took home the Hugo for best dramatic presentation, long form. Author Neal Gaiman picked up his second best novel [...]
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